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Low impact gym-ing.
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Hey guysss,
So, I have my membership at the gym but I haven't been yet because since I did the half-marathon a few weeks ago I have still got a problem with my left knee. Basically I overdid it and did my knee in and it still hurts when I walk for longer than about 10-15 minutes. Now, this isn't really a big problem at the moment but it's meant that I'm a bit wary about going to the gym in case I do more damage. But I'm getting podgy again (I've hit 13st for the first time in my life and that, apparently, is bordering on overweight for my height - my BMI is now 24.7), and I feel HUGE.
I am gonna go and get a fitness assessment on Friday but they cost money that I don't really have, so I was just wondering if anyone had any suggestions of stuff that would reduce the impact on my knee but still be good for weight loss. I want to lose about 2 and a half stone (which I KNOW I can get to, because I have been that weight before at this height and felt fine) so the sooner I can start doing this properly the better really.
TIA
So, I have my membership at the gym but I haven't been yet because since I did the half-marathon a few weeks ago I have still got a problem with my left knee. Basically I overdid it and did my knee in and it still hurts when I walk for longer than about 10-15 minutes. Now, this isn't really a big problem at the moment but it's meant that I'm a bit wary about going to the gym in case I do more damage. But I'm getting podgy again (I've hit 13st for the first time in my life and that, apparently, is bordering on overweight for my height - my BMI is now 24.7), and I feel HUGE.
I am gonna go and get a fitness assessment on Friday but they cost money that I don't really have, so I was just wondering if anyone had any suggestions of stuff that would reduce the impact on my knee but still be good for weight loss. I want to lose about 2 and a half stone (which I KNOW I can get to, because I have been that weight before at this height and felt fine) so the sooner I can start doing this properly the better really.
TIA
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Pretty much anything that does not involve putting all your weight onto 1 joint, also avoid using the thigh press because that will also mangle your knee up a lot.
Remember to stretch your knee especially before you use it, grab it and pull your foot to your bum and hold it for 10 seconds.
Good luck!
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Podgyness? Pah. You will not be the biggest person there, not by a long shot, and everyone will be too busy thinking 'omg, i look awful' to even consider if you look awful or not. Or go on ladies night if there is one. All the 30 stone 100-year-olds will make you feel pretty damn young and hot
I'll have a google for the nearest pool and buy a cheapy swimsuit when I can (I do have a bikini at uni, but while I'm aware nobody will notice it, I still have a fairly obvious sh scar on my stomach which I don't fancy showing off) and try and convince Rach to come with me
I'll teach you
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im in my early twenties and until this year, i couldn't swim. i took swimming lessons this year. not too expensive either. mine were about £6 each a week which is only twice as much as a session at the pool anyway. i was pleasantly surprised how easy it was to learn. however, if like me, you are a bit scared of the water and a little embarassed that you can't swim, i'd have lessons rather than letting someone you know teach you to swim. ive had people who know me try to teach me before but it didn't work as i felt stupid. whilst in a lesson with other people who couldn't swim, i felt better. they teach you the very basics first as well.
sorry. derailed thread a bit.
i'd recommend them anyway